Entry level ISSE

Lentech • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

This role focuses on configuring, operating, and maintaining vulnerability scanning tools like Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across various environments. The position involves troubleshooting scans, analyzing vulnerability data, and coordinating remediation efforts. A key aspect is integrating vulnerability and compliance data into Splunk for reporting and trend analysis, as well as supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and developing security policies. The role also requires supporting audits, implementing security testing tools, and testing configurations in a lab environment. Knowledge of servers, virtualization, networking devices, and concepts like VLANs and network segmentation is essential. Familiarity with DoD STIGs and the RMF process (NIST 800-53) is required, along with experience using Splunk. The position may involve after-hours support in a 24x7 environment and requires excellent communication and teamwork skills. Candidates should be results-oriented, high-energy, and self-motivated.

Requirements

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• Active DoD 8570.01-M compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (Sec+) or Information Assurance Systems Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level 1 (CASP or CISSP) is required
• Knowledge of servers, virtualization, routers, switches, and firewalls as well as VLANS, routing and network segmentation.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and RMF process (NIST 800-53).
• Experience using Splunk for data ingestion, search queries, correlation, and report creation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Results oriented, high energy, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenable.sc and Nessus to identify and track vulnerabilities across all environments.
• Troubleshoot scans and/or coordinate with customer or program resources to resolve scanning issues.
• Conduct STIG compliance scans and interpret results to assist system administrators and ISSEs to validate system hardening and control effectiveness.
• Analyze vulnerability data and trends; create actionable findings and coordinate remediation efforts with system administrators and ISSEs.
• May be required to perform job duties/responsibilities outside of normal work location.
• Integrate vulnerability and compliance data into Splunk for correlation, trend analysis, and automated compliance reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize system risk posture and track remediation progress.
• Support RMF (Risk Management Framework) activities, providing technical input for security controls (e.g., Tenable results).
• Assist in developing or refining scanning policies, baselines, and SOPs to improve security posture and compliance consistency.
• Support audits and assessments by providing detailed vulnerability data, remediation evidence, and STIG compliance documentation.
• Implementing security vulnerability testing tools to provide continuous monitoring and patch verification.
• Test and evaluate configurations in a lab environment.
• Provide security operations support as needed.
• Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level